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After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
 
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
 
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
 
A nearly $300,000 grant will allow a team of researchers from East Carolina University to look at sea level rise and its impact on coastal communities.
A nearly $300,000 grant will allow a team of researchers from East Carolina University to look at sea level rise and its impact on coastal communities.
 
County Home Road. The name is sort of self-explanatory. Somewhere along this stretch of highway south of Greenville was a building or buildings where some people lived.
County Home Road. The name is sort of self-explanatory. Somewhere along this stretch of highway south of Greenville was a building or buildings where some people lived.
 
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
East Carolina University senior Irma Lappin does more each day than the typical college student.
 
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
As nearly 29,000 students started classes at East Carolina University this week either on campus or online, there were a handful who have returned to complete a journey they started years — or even decades — ago.
 
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship.
 
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
Pirate pride was evident in Davie County on Aug. 13, during a special Educators Hall of Fame induction ceremony for East Carolina University alumnus Henry Pryce.
 
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
A disease that many thought we had eradicated — at least in our part of the world — is making a comeback in parts of the United States and abroad.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 86 new medical students – all North Carolina residents – during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday morning.
 
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
During their first week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, first-year medical students are inundated with typical orientation-related activities, such as learning about the school’s policies, classes, exams and technology.
 
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)
 
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 13th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series.
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 13th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series.
 
Joshua Spears is an Honors College student at East Carolina University who wants to get others connected and see them succeed.
Joshua Spears is an Honors College student at East Carolina University who wants to get others connected and see them succeed.
 
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
Students from universities in North Carolina and across the U.S. fine-tuned their research skills with a range of projects –from creating useful organic compounds to detecting concussions through virtual reality – at East Carolina University this summer.
 
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s fundraising by nearly $10 million.
 
While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
While many of their friends enjoyed summer vacations, a group of students considering careers in health care got a dose of what the first year of medical school has to offer.
 
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
It is the second of three planned exhibits celebrating the 110th anniversary of art education at ECU.
 
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
On Wednesday, July 24, East Carolina University’s Office of Global Affairs hosted a naturalization ceremony during which 39 people from 21 countries became new citizens of the United States.
 
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
East Carolina University has become the 77th educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.
 
When she was a little girl growing up in the Robeson County community of Prospect, Brianna Chavis-Locklear’s older sister came home from a dental appointment with braces on her teeth.
When she was a little girl growing up in the Robeson County community of Prospect, Brianna Chavis-Locklear’s older sister came home from a dental appointment with braces on her teeth.
 
“The Nature Principle” by Richard Louv has been selected as the 2019 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
“The Nature Principle” by Richard Louv has been selected as the 2019 Pirate Read at East Carolina University.
 
For Taylor Hicks, what started as a hobby, a creative outlet to practice calligraphy, has now morphed into a business with more than $250,000 in sales in 2018.
For Taylor Hicks, what started as a hobby, a creative outlet to practice calligraphy, has now morphed into a business with more than $250,000 in sales in 2018.
 
Most oceanographers would rather find themselves studying sardines instead of being packed like one, but East Carolina University assistant professor Rebecca Asch squeezed into the research vessel Kilo Moana last month for a training cruise off the coast of Hawaii with nearly two dozen researchers.
Most oceanographers would rather find themselves studying sardines instead of being packed like one, but East Carolina University assistant professor Rebecca Asch squeezed into the research vessel Kilo Moana last month for a training cruise off the coast of Hawaii with nearly two dozen researchers.
 
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in five new members and elected officers during its regular meeting Friday morning. It also approved the sale of alcohol in athletic facilities and broke ground on the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees swore in five new members and elected officers during its regular meeting Friday morning. It also approved the sale of alcohol in athletic facilities and broke ground on the ECU Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
 
A recent research breakthrough by an East Carolina University researcher discovered that a specific enzyme – Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 (Acsl6) – is critical for enriching DHA in the brain.
A recent research breakthrough by an East Carolina University researcher discovered that a specific enzyme – Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 (Acsl6) – is critical for enriching DHA in the brain.
 
East Carolina University engineering students faced a daunting task. They had to come up with a way to flip a 1,600-pound piece of wood.
East Carolina University engineering students faced a daunting task. They had to come up with a way to flip a 1,600-pound piece of wood.
 
The new Student Government Association (SGA) officers of East Carolina University are focused on advocacy for all students for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
The new Student Government Association (SGA) officers of East Carolina University are focused on advocacy for all students for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
 
A U.S. citizen’s unalienable right to pursue happiness proves true in the results of a new nationwide study by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research.
A U.S. citizen’s unalienable right to pursue happiness proves true in the results of a new nationwide study by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research.
 
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer.
 
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
Playing college basketball is a dream many don’t get to experience. For East Carolina University graduate student Addison Hill, not only did he get to experience that dream, but he got to do it in his hometown.
 
On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
On a recent trip to the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, School of Hospitality Leadership director Dr. Bob O’Halloran met up with one of his former students, Lauren Avery.
 
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
This summer, more than 4,300 first-year students and their families will begin their journey as members of Pirate Nation with a visit to East Carolina University’s new student orientation sessions.
 
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